# BMW launches large-scale workforce reduction plan and lowers forecasts > BMW is undertaking a major restructuring with the elimination of approximately 8,000 jobs in Germany and 1,800 in China, while lowering its earnings forecasts for the second time. The automaker anticipates charges of several billion euros related to severance pay and the discontinuation of older electric models, amid a 24.4% drop in profit over the first nine months of 2026. BMW no longer excludes a loss for the 2026 fiscal year, despite reporting pre-tax profits of over 2 billion euros in the third quarter. The job cuts are concentrated in Germany, with severance packages potentially exceeding 650,000 euros, while China accounts for about 1,800 reductions; warnings on results and the market reaction are primarily relayed in Germany and China, with French press and other markets analyzing the group's prospects. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 12 events involving BMW, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz and 1 more, in 3 countries (Allemagne, Chine, États-Unis), followed from 1 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 110 articles from 31 sources (plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 13:00. Figures reported: 8000 jobs. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings - Countries: Allemagne, Chine, États-Unis - Brands: BMW, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen - First detected: 1 November 2026 at 06:01 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 13:00 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-launches-large-scale-workforce-reduction-plan-and-lowers-forecasts ## National stories (11) - Germany — 1 country-specific event, 40 articles - China — 0 country-specific event, 22 articles - France — 0 country-specific event, 18 articles - United States — 0 country-specific event, 7 articles - United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 5 articles - Italy — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles - Switzerland — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles - Spain — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - South Korea — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Türkiye — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Netherlands — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Reported figures - 650.000 Euro - 650.000 euros - 650 000 € - 2.1 billion euro - USD 2.36 billion ## What is established _“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._ **Confirmed by several sources** - BMW no longer excludes a loss in 2026, particularly in its automotive division. (6 independent sources: [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/bmw-recorta-previsiones-perdidas-2026-20261104-42669.html), [Le Journal de l'Automobile](https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/bmw-envisage-maintenant-une-perte-sur-lexercice-2026/), [Euronews.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPOFlkMUlfdUF4RnFJdHlLdGtJOFlZQjV0VjFLVzJkeDJoc1QtaFo5Z1JwTFNsWUp5elJlZDNNNERKdnVDN09IbkRFRGMtZ3N1WGxJeTl4emZhV1l3TWtrQklfczZabi1BNlVNWWppZEFjMkE0aVdrakxVUkVLeTYzZERFcE4wblZYYUk5YlR3dXp5a1o5TzVDbXdjZElxaFJaOHROMmtvS0NhZlNK?oc=5), [Yahoo Finance](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNTEdraEpveTlET2pHVnBEdFQwRDFzVEwwT1FhQlVaSXplbHdkZ0Zua1VIazIza19felpkSW5OYmRIWTc4eHhSSXE3VGFrRGRiYkdnVVJxci0zVnMtS2p3WUdYU2JicTFXa2RTVkFCVWJEdEZhWjJGUDlVRDZxMWEtVTFLZkU5TmFRUTRHMDNqanE?oc=5), [AM-online](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNQV96ZHhwbURBdGpiWUhaQmpIb0p3ZXN1X1R5NUtFdk9XOHRBbGlhS2NFQVRWSl9kS2FEUktyYml1SmozMW9JRnVUXzdpMmJOeUhTbllPeTZZZkozSjJzdEdUU051dzFHVktaLXhaY0MxZUcyX2I3TG9NeDZOTnRuX3Y2OWdlellsVVlNbG5HRDhjUDQtaF9mNzlwTTJaYnhHUU1EM1N3?oc=5), [Merkur](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxOeWw1eDNFRHh5MnRLWmdlUHdFemc3dmN5WmVURmstbXJJZjdtVXcwYmI5UC1aVmREczNLRDZsWVU1RlBYODE4SnFZemRVYlJ1M1ppZWp2WVY5d0tKWFZ2amEzdmVwZzU2TFlXblRLYm55Wm94OFJYZVNXbzFKZ3dfSGtUdzJvU1lHa1R2RDJFN0tkTUYyZWNyX05lOUVhTHhWSk9SellvemVMN09KZUJBUGw3TGo?oc=5)) - BMW lowers its 2026 forecasts for the second time. (5 independent sources: [forococheselectricos.com](https://forococheselectricos.com/noticias/bmw-recorta-previsiones-perdidas-2026-20261104-42669.html), [www.marketscreener.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQazV3WVphdFFVQmpKSmFMTGJkaHN2aGl0OUQxTmxEZjBFeUZHVTVFcHJmNGpaT1dRX1BhUEdMcXRxSzZYaWpuZWZ6SFpKVlNNZkw5QjhwbkFYUlJlMnhZLTQzbDl4REg5TjJoSWtoVG5kd19kdnVwal9HU2l2MnJQR1pvX0ZHcHFfaWJEaVJSZU1GcExfeFJRdHZZbUxGSl92YnpTTkxvaTdLSEVpaVFja3RsOG9TTnVqREY5V0FSUQ?oc=5), [WSJ](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNV0N6dkJiemdORlJfYlhLWm1Yd0d0VnJFMlhob18tZ0FISVdWYXFybmlzcnNoS3ZnR2NSM2tyNmFXb0dTOGxlVHJ5MFozd3pacjRyX29TRVRxSGRqazRELXhhYTBNa0ZMU21XUGhYWGFJTEo3VVBMOVFjRGE0eUFIRUs5RHU0bUFCSElqYlY1TnBlZlNpZWhaaDFyMGt5YlVpS1pTT1NxUzl5QQ?oc=5), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/bmw-revoit-baisse-previsions-2026-430394.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [internationalfinance.com](https://internationalfinance.com/transport/after-volkswagen-now-bmw-cuts-profit-outlook-as-china-weakness-and-restructuring-costs-bite/)) - BMW Brilliance initiates layoffs of approximately 1,800 employees in China starting November 2, 2026, with an N+5 severance package. (5 independent sources: [Motor1.com](https://www.motor1.com/news/814323/bmw-china-reportedly-cutting-1/), [electrive.net](https://www.electrive.net/2026/11/04/bmw-brilliance-belegschaft-berichtet-von-1-800-kuendigungen/), [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/04/bmw-brilliance-workforce-reports-1800-layoffs-in-china/), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/bmw-chine-entame-des-licenciements-qui-pourraient-toucher-1-800-employes-430470.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [carguy.kr](https://www.carguy.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62302)) - Severance packages in Germany can reach 650,000 euros per employee. (3 independent sources: [T-Online](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxNY3dTTWhoNWdWb1RxcDJ6OWlwUll5V3Fjb0IyQVpnblMyMTJrZkpzRGdvZUJzdW5TX3VXZnlveXFtLU9meUdzckZ0S0hOMEtxeHV3bVRvRGtEOGhLVEZfYjhMZkgzZXVsZUl1Y2ZFdXI2SzRoOXhGOTRFS2V3dUROcG1SY0Y3WDB5MlpHRHhhUDhNUFVWbG12Qk1XcmdtMVRoTGlLam5qbHV3R1Uwb1FZUDVKVXBXUl8yci1fNm1LV0Z2dFZlN3dIM2phLUR2dw?oc=5), [Les Echos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigJBVV95cUxNV0piVmVjSGxIVGpnMnpPblBPT2tHbjJadVdVSkN1WUtQbm80cVY0TEdaQ3VDR3JBVjE1VkhkY3RaT3FlbnZEV015ekcyazMwa2VONElLb3FIY0pLS3FINm4yQ1pNMkt3aUVjc2FwXzFqQUtlS0lSdlcxMUVsdW1lNGxBdnlaTUJ4MWlqNWlLdGFNUEhfcXFhVmJZQlhzb3J2MEp1Q3VHM0YzbUxwU3ZGMXpZeGNnSi0wTVdyTjVySnFxVldsRnduSzJqRlNfNE1ldE81ZDkyaU1OMFh2YllFb0RfdXpqbHQzOTd6VjgtSFFiVXhLUkVBMmZITkMyNC1RZTV4QWR6MV9pQQ?oc=5), [Caradisiac](https://www.caradisiac.com/jusqu-a-650-000-eur-de-prime-de-depart-chez-bmw-la-vraie-raison-derriere-les-cheques-mirobolants-de-l-auto-allemande-224941.htm#xtor=RSS-40)) - In the third quarter of 2026, BMW's pre-tax profit stood at 2.1 billion euros, down 11%. (3 independent sources: [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/bmw-profits-fall-as-8000-job-cuts-and-china-slump-force-another-downgrade/328669), [internationalfinance.com](https://internationalfinance.com/transport/after-volkswagen-now-bmw-cuts-profit-outlook-as-china-weakness-and-restructuring-costs-bite/), [中金在线](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE04cWh2RWkyUFpMWUVmYXNnMFp6MzEzQWN6aTU5Mmx2SER4Q3ZoNEFIWlpZVGtBV3BJQVpLQTZLNk5FaFZ6ZHdEZVNVWjNzalF6dU1Jc3pwbkU4NFZUcGlLSGkxNU5PcDRwWWdr?oc=5)) - BMW plans to eliminate approximately 8,000 jobs in Germany. (2 independent sources: [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/bmw-profits-fall-as-8000-job-cuts-and-china-slump-force-another-downgrade/328669), [Le Média en 4-4-2](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPRmVSVlVsd0VYWEl1MExjZXozUDhYdWVnUzZfcVYxM3Rxd2gxQ3ZudUlKS1pDTGUzZVVfTFNwa3FPQTUzdzRCTjB1TUJnaHV2TVh2QVFrWVkySl9DZlU2amV2U05CU2Q2MDA5bGxZcmZ6cklPbk1IWHhZckR6VUVLaHBNTEpzMW11NVpMR2s3RER1S0F4X0E?oc=5)) - BMW expects a 2026 automotive EBIT margin between -0.5% and +0.5%. (2 independent sources: [观点网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5URktzSzU0eDRsVy1BR0l5WDVIOENkS3IwOFQxX3ZEUnAtSjNpUjBEMGNjazZ1a2tWVFBmTS11RkxLcWVmYVNmUkJ6VnU0SS1MbjlyTTNVY0JkcEg2aDZ4MGZR?oc=5), [手机新浪网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQS2taNzRJa05QSUtUdDBUcHFEU3hpc2oyNlBvT3FpTnBUS3F1cjBNSUpNVGhxaktqYnkwU0JTLXpqc1lOYmh3NVhGMXBtNU9zRkx4MjczcXpDeG5NRmFTVHpWWTZ4QTlqcnEwZFB1bW0yZ20tdVlZcVBnYjJZajlqM0x3?oc=5)) **Sources disagree** - Decline in operating profit: -40% according to [20 Minuten](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxOWVByMF9tTDMtOFVLb1ZkLUVLWWtFRXpxR2RCcno0Tk4tZm11UEZKZ0RKZ0lVenlFUzNZbmlhX2JwTmFVcjRFX0U0eV8xSjFia2lINEhPbDg2amZkWmpzcE1tZnpFLTk4OGlFZmZaMGxGTGtNMXhUNFNiWG9SWS1ZeVRfWmI0SnpGeVJpQmJRdFhFSkFhN3BkRDRicG9jeHN4cjFFRFl4X0YxNnY3QVE2Y0xsNl9FVUgxM3lUS2dNVndRZw?oc=5) ; -15% according to [Brand Icon Image](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxOYXg5VEFpemZISGFpSlcwaXBQbXR4MzNVN1pNbGtXNE1ZM2RITkk1ZU0zTDB1U3lhSnI0eExNMk1HdE40Zjl2YnNSQ0w3V3FFQ0NMeG92elhRQ1RXdXVwOGI4NmhlbzBXT3FDUlBJXy1vOXY3eUxScHlLOGdJOXZRRUI2dkRKbVVK?oc=5) - Number of job cuts in Germany: approximately 8,000 according to [cardealermagazine.co.uk](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/bmw-profits-fall-as-8000-job-cuts-and-china-slump-force-another-downgrade/328669), [Le Média en 4-4-2](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPRmVSVlVsd0VYWEl1MExjZXozUDhYdWVnUzZfcVYxM3Rxd2gxQ3ZudUlKS1pDTGUzZVVfTFNwa3FPQTUzdzRCTjB1TUJnaHV2TVh2QVFrWVkySl9DZlU2amV2U05CU2Q2MDA5bGxZcmZ6cklPbk1IWHhZckR6VUVLaHBNTEpzMW11NVpMR2s3RER1S0F4X0E?oc=5) ; 5,000 according to [carguy.kr](https://www.carguy.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62302) **Single source so far** - Over the first nine months of 2026, BMW's net profit fell by 24.4%. (according to [la Repubblica](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxOZjk5Ym1YR0wxZmptaFMwc0lsTGZlN0IydlhRb1Z4MHFNWjJYSU9YNTNZMWV2NHFWQkZPTVlQTG4xXzhacmFoLWRIS1Rpb1Q0SE9PV1RzTnl3MnFKdWo5QmlUalpLcFlkLXhvR1FIeGhzWkZrVDF6cG1rZm1FZlcwVDRfa05TWUNXTzk5b1YzeGI1NWU5ZjJSdnVOakVOTTRPRC1qZ0UzZHZxT1VIa21YSGw3bFhYY1o0bWZWQ1ZlMDQ?oc=5)) - In the third quarter of 2026, the operational margin of the automotive activity dropped from 5.2% to 3.4%. (according to [Le Journal de l'Automobile](https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/bmw-envisage-maintenant-une-perte-sur-lexercice-2026/)) - In the third quarter of 2026, the revenue of BMW's automotive division amounted to 26.67 billion euros. (according to [观点网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5URktzSzU0eDRsVy1BR0l5WDVIOENkS3IwOFQxX3ZEUnAtSjNpUjBEMGNjazZ1a2tWVFBmTS11RkxLcWVmYVNmUkJ6VnU0SS1MbjlyTTNVY0JkcEg2aDZ4MGZR?oc=5)) **Updates** - 5 November 2026 at 19:05: BMW's operating profit at its lowest level since 2020. - 5 November 2026 at 19:05: Market reaction: BMW shares initially fell, then rose despite the warning. - 5 November 2026 at 15:09: BMW risks its first loss since 2008. - 5 November 2026 at 15:09: Severance packages in Germany can reach 650,000 euros. - 5 November 2026 at 15:09: Group pre-tax profit in Q3 exceeded 2 billion euros, with over 6 billion euros over 9 months, and an EBT margin of 6.8% in Q3 and 6.6% over 9 months. - 4 November 2026 at 13:22: BMW announces 1.45 billion euros in profit and more job cuts than expected. - 4 November 2026 at 13:22: Automotive operational margin in Q3: 5.2% → 3.4%. - 4 November 2026 at 09:51: Pre-tax profit in Q3 down 11%. - 4 November 2026 at 09:51: Automotive revenue in Q3: 26.67 billion euros. - 4 November 2026 at 09:51: Results for the first 9 months published: profit down 24.4%, revenue 92.7 billion euros. ## Background _Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._ **Key terms** - **Earnings Warning**: A statement by which a company informs the market that its future results will differ from what was anticipated; the file indicates that BMW is lowering its earnings forecasts for the second time. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atos)) - **Severance Package**: Amount paid to a former employee as compensation following dismissal without their prior consent and even if they have committed no professional misconduct; it may also be paid to an employee who retires. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indemnit%C3%A9_de_d%C3%A9part)) - **Restructuring**: An operation in which an organized entity (company, government, production unit, local authority, etc.) has its organizational structure reconfigured to achieve a new setup, often to realize economies of scale and reduce costs; in the case of a company, this can lead to job cuts or the closure of production or management sites. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restructuration)) ## Sources by country and language - Germany: 40 articles, 20 outlets - China: 22 articles, 15 outlets - France: 18 articles, 15 outlets - United States: 7 articles, 5 outlets - United Kingdom: 5 articles, 5 outlets - Switzerland: 4 articles, 3 outlets - Italy: 4 articles, 4 outlets - Spain: 2 articles, 1 outlets - South Korea: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Netherlands: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Türkiye: 2 articles, 1 outlets - Luxembourg: 1 articles, 1 outlets - unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: German (31), English (24), French (22), Chinese (19), Italian (4), Dutch (3), Spanish (3), unknown (2), Korean (2) ## Timeline (12 events) ### 1 November 2026 — [BMW cuts 8,000 jobs with severance packages potentially exceeding €650,000](https://mecapress.com/events/1000-bmw-cuts-8-000-jobs-with-severance-packages-potentially-exceeding-650-000.md) BMW plans to eliminate 8,000 jobs, with severance packages reaching over €650,000. 3 sources, 5 articles · Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW Chine supprime 1 800 postes](https://mecapress.com/events/3012-bmw-chine-supprime-1-800-postes.md) BMW engage un plan de réduction d'effectifs en Chine portant sur environ 1 800 salariés, selon la presse. 13 sources, 13 articles · Chine — Chine, Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW prévoit une légère hausse de la part des électriques dans son activité automobile](https://mecapress.com/events/3587-bmw-prevoit-une-legere-hausse-de-la-part-des-electriques-dans-son-activite.md) BMW anticipe une progression modérée de la part des modèles 100 % électriques dans son chiffre d'affaires automobile pour l'exercice en cours. 1 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW abaisse à nouveau ses prévisions de résultats, l'action recule](https://mecapress.com/events/3529-bmw-abaisse-a-nouveau-ses-previsions-de-resultats-l-action-recule.md) BMW revoit à la baisse ses prévisions de bénéfices pour la deuxième fois, dans le cadre de son programme d'économies, ce qui fait chuter son titre en Bourse. 13 sources, 41 articles · Allemagne — Allemagne, Chine ### 3 November 2026 — [Nouvelle secousse pour BMW](https://mecapress.com/events/3549-nouvelle-secousse-pour-bmw.md) BMW connaît un nouvel accroc, dans la continuité de la dégradation de ses résultats et de ses réductions de postes en Allemagne et en Chine. 2 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne ### 3 November 2026 — [BMW anticipe une charge de plusieurs milliards liée aux indemnités et à l'arrêt d'anciens modèles électriques](https://mecapress.com/events/3839-bmw-anticipe-une-charge-de-plusieurs-milliards-liee-aux-indemnites-et-a-l-arret.md) BMW prévoit une charge de plusieurs milliards d'euros en raison des indemnités de départ et de l'arrêt de modèles électriques anciens. Le constructeur chiffre l'impact financier de son plan de réduction d'effectifs. 2 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW : bénéfice en baisse de 24,4 % sur les neuf premiers mois de 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/3921-bmw-benefice-en-baisse-de-24-4-sur-les-neuf-premiers-mois-de-2026.md) BMW clôture les neuf premiers mois de 2026 avec un chiffre d'affaires de 92,7 milliards d'euros en recul et un bénéfice en chute de 24,4 %. Ces résultats s'inscrivent dans un contexte de dégradation des prévisions du groupe. 10 sources, 21 articles · Worldwide (Allemagne, Chine) ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW envisage désormais une perte sur l'exercice 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/3992-bmw-envisage-desormais-une-perte-sur-l-exercice-2026.md) Avec des ventes et un chiffre d'affaires en baisse au troisième trimestre 2026 et une marge opérationnelle automobile tombée de 5,2 % à 3,4 %, BMW revoit une nouvelle fois ses objectifs annuels et n'exclut plus une perte sur l'exercice 2026. 7 sources, 10 articles · Worldwide (Allemagne, Chine) ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW supprime plus de postes que prévu malgré 1,45 milliard d'euros de bénéfice](https://mecapress.com/events/4108-bmw-supprime-plus-de-postes-que-prevu-malgre-1-45-milliard-d-euros-de-benefice.md) BMW annonce un bénéfice de 1,45 milliard d'euros mais supprime davantage de postes que prévu, poursuivant la réduction de ses effectifs. 2 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne — Allemagne, Chine ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW publie ses résultats du troisième trimestre 2026 et accélère sa réorganisation](https://mecapress.com/events/4411-bmw-publie-ses-resultats-du-troisieme-trimestre-2026-et-accelere-sa.md) BMW Group annonce plus de 2 milliards d'euros de bénéfice avant impôts au troisième trimestre et une marge EBT de 6,8 %, tout en poursuivant son plan de réorganisation. 4 sources, 7 articles · Worldwide (Allemagne, États-Unis) ### 4 November 2026 — [BMW : la presse économique entrevoit une amélioration possible en 2027](https://mecapress.com/events/4284-bmw-la-presse-economique-entrevoit-une-amelioration-possible-en-2027.md) Après les avertissements sur résultats et le plan de réductions d'effectifs, la presse économique allemande estime que BMW a au moins une chance d'améliorer sa situation en 2027. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne ### 4 November 2026 — [La presse économique analyse la situation financière de BMW](https://mecapress.com/events/4392-la-presse-economique-analyse-la-situation-financiere-de-bmw.md) Les Echos reviennent sur les difficultés de BMW, entre avertissements sur résultats et perspectives incertaines pour le constructeur allemand. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne --- Cite as: Mecapress, “BMW launches large-scale workforce reduction plan and lowers forecasts”, https://mecapress.com/stories/174-bmw-launches-large-scale-workforce-reduction-plan-and-lowers-forecasts Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology